ITB 6935 Concealable Body Armor Contract

The City of Johnson City is seeking a qualified vendor to supply NIJ Level II concealable soft body‑armor vests (Safariland HW2019‑05‑SB) and Oregon City external carriers for its police department. The contract is a three‑year agreement, renewable annually, with a required 60‑day delivery window after personnel measurements and a 10‑day turnaround for any fit‑adjustments. The vendor must provide extensive insurance coverage, meet strict NIJ and MIL‑STD certifications, and honor an 18‑month outer‑shell warranty plus a five‑year ballistic‑panel warranty at no cost to the city. No substitutions are allowed, and all bids must be submitted by the bid opening time on November 3, 2026. • Supply approximately 23 male/female vests and 23 carriers (plus additional carriers “as needed”) • Must meet NIJ 0101.06 Level II certification and provide MIL‑STD‑662G V‑50 test reports • Provide 18‑month shell warranty, 5‑year panel warranty, and free repair/replacement services • Deliver within 60 days of measurements and complete any alterations within 10 days • Maintain $1 M CGL, $5 M umbrella, and other insurance requirements, naming the City as additional insured.